Nanaimo weather in April (British Columbia, Canada)

Is Nanaimo a good destination in April, weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In April, Nanaimo typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 12°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 6°C.

Precipitation

Nanaimo in April usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 132 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 14 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 185 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Nanaimo. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Nanaimo climate page with graphs.

 

Nanaimo, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 132 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Sunshine 185 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 45% *  

Data from: Vancouver, Canada (60 KM, 37 Miles).

Where to go in Canada in April

Find out more about the weather in Canada and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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